By Chris Bruzas, Berkadia After a particularly challenging and unpredictable 2024, marked by continued interest rate volatility and a persistent bid-ask spread differential that contributed to low transaction volume, the Indianapolis apartment market is showing promising signs of stabilization as we move into 2025. Yardi Matrix data highlights Indianapolis’ resilience, posting 2.7 percent year-over-year rent growth in November. This performance is especially noteworthy as it surpasses several popular Sun Belt markets, which have experienced declines, dipping into negative territory. The outlook for 2025 appears more balanced, with new supply moderating to approximately 3,500 units from 2024’s record-breaking 6,500+ deliveries. This timing aligns well with the market’s strong population growth, as Indianapolis expects to welcome 22,200 new residents in 2025, significantly exceeding the historical average of 12,800 annual net movers. Key factors of the population’s growth are due to the presence of reputable universities and colleges, such as Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Compared with other major metropolitan areas, Indianapolis offers a relatively low cost of living, making it an attractive destination for those looking to maximize their quality of life without the high expenses associated with larger cities. The region’s economic fundamentals remain strong, anchored by transformative projects including Eli …
NEW YORK CITY — KS Group and Alma Realty Corp. have received a $300 million construction loan for the development of a mixed-use multifamily project on the East River in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City. S3 Capital provided the financing. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital secured the loan on behalf of KS Group and Alma Realty, two multifamily developers based in Newark and Long Island City, respectively. Upon completion, the development will comprise a 26-story tower and three mid-rise buildings totaling 731 residential units. The development will include affordable housing units with the support of a 421a tax abatement, which provides a period of exemption from real estate taxes to projects that meet specific criteria and include a required percentage of affordable housing. The properties will also feature ground-floor retail space and parking. Amenities will include a rooftop pool with a landscaped roof deck, fitness center, golf simulator, children’s playroom, indoor and outdoor theaters and a business center. The development marks Phase I of a larger, multi-phased project dubbed Astoria Cove, which will be located at 8-01, 4-34 and 5-57 26th Ave. in Queens. YNH Construction will serve as general contractor on the project. Construction is …
MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS — SurePoint Development, a self-storage owner-operator based in San Antonio, will develop an 761-unit self-storage facility in Missouri City, a southwestern suburb of Houston. The site is located along FM 521 just south of Sienna Parkway near Johnson Development’s Sienna master-planned community, where SurePoint opened another self-storage facility in 2021. CubeSmart will operate the new facility, which will comprise 95,000 net rentable square feet, inclusive of climate-controlled space. Construction is set to begin this summer. A tentative completion date was not announced.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the sale of Cortland Riverside, a 374-unit apartment community in Fort Worth. Built in 2020 on the city’s north side, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 1,014 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, dog park and a clubhouse. Drew Kile, Michael Ware, Taylor Hill, Joey Tumminello and Shelby Clark of IPA brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed. The property, which was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale, has since been rebranded as The Hadley Riverside.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Locally based developer ONM Living has sold Cottages at Summer Creek, a 196-unit build-to-rent residential property in South Fort Worth. Built on 18 acres in 2023, Cottages at Summer Creek offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that range in size from 344 to more than 1,200 square feet. Homes offer private fenced yards, covered front porches, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers, washers and dryers and smart technology features. Amenities include a pool, two pet parks, pickleball courts, walking trails and a conference room. ONM Living sold the property in partnership with All Pro Capital. Berkadia brokered the deal. The buyer was Stockbridge Capital Group.
DALLAS — Local provider of global business communications management services 46 Labs has opened a 25,000-square-foot office in the historic West End area of Dallas. The company is relocating from 1701 Market St. to a former bread factory that was most recently occupied by Sam’s Club Innovation Center. The new office seats 50 employees and features three conference rooms, four private offices and multiple working spaces and private pods. Mike Kay led the Colliers team that represented 46 Labs in its site selection and lease negotiations.
HOUSTON — Allied Plastic Supply LLC has signed a 24,000-square-foot industrial lease in northwest Houston. According to showcase.com, the property at 5250 N. Sam Houston Parkway W was built in 2007 and features 24-foot clear heights. Garret Geaccone of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, Prologis, in the lease negotiations. Joe Berwick of JLL represented the tenant, which provides custom plastic fabrication services.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Cortland and Pamera North America have purchased Peace Apartments, a 417-unit multifamily community located at 417 W. Peace St. in downtown Raleigh. The new ownership is rebranding the 12-story high-rise as Cortland Glenwood South. The property is part of Phase I of Smoky Hollow, a mixed-use development by locally based Kane Realty. The acquisition also includes a parking garage with direct elevator access to the Publix on the ground level and one retail bay within Smoky Hollow. The Publix grocery store was not included in the sale. Kane Realty sold the multifamily community to Cortland and Pamera for an undisclosed price. Cortland plans to renovate the interior corridors and amenity areas at Cortland Glenwood South, as well as enhance the package delivery process for tenants and add a new urgent care provider on the ground level. Cortland Glenwood South features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a heated swimming pool, fire pit, sky lounge with TVs, a two-story fitness center and a dog grooming station.
LECANTO, FLA. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $9.3 million sale of a newly built gas station and convenience store located on a 1.8-acre site at 3045 W. Norvell Bryant Highway in Lecanto, a city in west-central Florida. 7-Eleven occupies the 4,500-square-foot property, which was delivered in August 2024, on a 15-year, corporate-guaranteed lease. The property is an outparcel to Black Diamond, a 29-acre retail development anchored by Target. Patrick Nutt and William Wamble of SRS represented the seller, a Florida-based developer, in the transaction. The buyer was a private investor from Kentucky. Both parties requested anonymity.
BERRYVILLE, VA. — Greysteel has brokered the $5.9 million sale of Mary Hardesty House, an affordable seniors housing community located in Berryville, roughly 65 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Fletcher Hultman, Justin Mazzamaro and Henry Mathies of Greysteel represented the seller, The Wentwood Cos., in the transaction. Community Housing Partners was the buyer. Totaling 60 units, the property was developed using low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) financing and is engaged in a long-term affordable housing use agreement. Amenities at the property include a game room, social gathering area, fitness center, outdoor patio and grill and a salon.